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Camping World Snaps Up Uncle Dan’s

Camping World said the acquisition of Uncle Dan’s will position the company for further growth to its expanding e-commerce platform at udans.com, by increasing customer reach and adding new quality product offerings.”

Activist Group Pushes For Major Changes At Deckers Outdoor

Marcato Capital Management, in its proxy statement seeking to replace all 10 Deckers Outdoors’ directors with its own squad, detailed an extensive plan to reimagine Deckers, including the sale of non-core Ugg brands, a rash of store closings, additional cost-reduction initiatives, and aggressive stock buybacks

Hydro Flask Parent Expects H2 Sales Growth To Moderate

On a conference call with analysts, Julien Mininberg, CEO of Helen of Troy, said the industry is seeing “some moderation” in overall demand in the water bottles and hydration space following a period a strong growth overall.

One-On-One With OrthoLite’s Glenn Barrett

The CEO and chairman of Ortholite discusses the keys to successful collaborations, 3D printing and other emerging technologies, new competitors in the space, and the insole category’s newfound respect.

Under Armour Upgraded, VF Corp Downgraded

KeyBanc Capital Markets on Monday raised its rating on Under Armour due in part to its recent hiring of Patrik Frisk as COO. At the same time, the investment firm lowered its rating on VF Corp. due in its valuation and online weakness at its jeanswear coalition and Timberland.

Academy’s Challenges Continue In First Half

Moody’s downgraded the debt ratings of Academy Sports + Outdoors due to “difficult market conditions, including a highly promotional environment for athletic apparel and weak demand for firearms and ammunition,”

Roots To Accelerate Expansion With IPO

Roots, the Canadian lifestyle apparel chain, filed for an initial public offering to accomplish ambitious growth goals in the years ahead, including adding about a dozen new doors in the U.S.